peHUB Second Opinion 10.26
Tech Targets: Technology stocks are hot again. Here are 10 technology companies that Barron's views as takeover candidates. (Barron's, sub. req.) If you don't subscribe, this Dealscape post covers most of the story. Looking for Work in Private Equity? Here are some "resume eye catchers" from FINS.com, a job hunting site for financial pros. (Fins) Not Positive Evidence: One-third of the return from private equity transactions stems from the use of leverage, according to possibly the largest ever analysis of the European market. (FT) RIP Geocities: Today, Yahoo buried a painful chapter in its history. It shut down GeoCities, a social-networking site that it paid $4.7 billion for in 1999, one year after GeoCities went public and before it had even turned a profit. (Deal Journal) If you're a fan of internet geek comic, XKCD, check out its redesigned homepage tribute to DIY websites of yore, little "Under Construction" man and all. Big Bloggy Debates: What if insider trading isn't such a bad thing? Clusterstock has argued as such, and thanks to the vehement commenter response, the site has opened the floor for compelling counterarguments. Best one gets its own post, apparently. (Clusterstock)
